City Of Austin, TX Austin , TX 78719
Posted 7 days ago
Posting Title Inventory Planner II Job Requisition Number COA092012 Position Number 104431 Job Type Full-Time Division Name Asset Management Minimum Qualifications
Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college with major coursework in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Economics; or other related field, plus two (2) years of relevant experience.
Experience may substitute for education up to the maximum of four (4) years.
Licenses or Certifications:
Valid Texas Class C Driver's License, if required for the position
If required for position, legally mandated training must be completed within 1 year of employment.
Notes to Applicants
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This position may be required to work at any of the following locations:
Please note: This position requires the ability to walk, stand, sit, bend, stoop, twist, push, pull, climb, kneel, crawl and lift/carry up to fifty (50) pounds with or without reasonable accommodations.
When completing the City of Austin employment application:
If you are selected to interview:
Your skill level in some of the competency areas for this job - specifically Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word - will be assessed through skills testing with a required minimum passing score of 70%.
If you are selected as a top candidate:
Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution and proof of your professional licenses or certifications
If you are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.
A criminal background investigation is required.
Driving Requirement:
This position requires a Valid Texas Class C Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin's Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.
Secondary Employment:
All Austin Water employees are prohibited from accepting or engaging in any secondary employment that might conflict or interfere with an employee's duty and responsibility to the Department.
Austin Water must review all secondary employment.
Employees are required to submit a Secondary Employment Application for review and approval upon being hired with Austin Water, as well as current Austin Water employees considering secondary employment.
Effective October 1, 2014, all Austin Water worksite locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any AW worksite - including construction sites, parking lot, garage or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.
Pay Range
$28.04 - $34.34
Hours
7:00 a.m.
Monday
Job Close Date 07/08/2024 Type of Posting External Department Austin Water Utility Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location See Notes to Applicants Preferred Qualifications
Utility experience and/or experience working in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Strong experience utilizing a computerized inventory management system.
Experience in planning and inventory control logistics, and researching hard-to-find parts and/or appropriate replacement options when needed.
Effective customer service skills with internal and external customers and vendors, and the ability to communicate technical information to a non-technical audience.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make appropriate decisions independently.
Budget monitoring experience, including managing multiple purchase requests that may occur at one time.
Contract management and monitoring experience, to include initiating new contracts.
Strong experience leading and training others.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Manages stock levels of inventory by applying advanced inventory control techniques; monitoring and updating stock item forecasts, minimum and maximum stock levels, and replenishment lead times; coordinates stock level adjustments with stakeholders.
Manages customer materials requirements by preparing complex spreadsheets that analyze customer requirements versus supply chain materials availability; acts as single point of contact for materials availability issues, provides updates of materials availability to stakeholders.
Recommends improvements to inventory management processes by identifying critical path areas; communicates and coordinates corrective actions with stakeholders.
Maintains, evaluates, and analyzes inventory management data by generating inventory reports for stakeholders including inventory turnover, customer service rate, stock out, and critical stock items status; recommends actions to maximize return on investment and materials availability.
Recommends and performs enhancements to inventory management systems and participates in evaluation and selection of new systems by writing specifications and system requirements; coordinates system enhancements and needs for new capabilities with information technology support teams; coordinates and performs testing of enhancements and new systems.
Initiates the review of inventory management procedures, guidelines and processes.
Manages and updates inventory system data integrity by performing adjustments to system parameters and develops procedures for data maintenance.
Manages inventory based on system data and recommends removal of idle and obsolete stock with stakeholders.
Writes and/or contributes to technical specifications and scopes of work required for procurement of materials for inventory replenishment and to fulfill customer requirements.
Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Knowledge of fundamental inventory control and advanced planning techniques and systems.
Knowledge of fundamental inventory management processes and best practices.
Skill in preparing inventory management processes, procedures and policies.
Skill in oral and/or written communication.
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
Skill in planning and organizing.
Skill in technical writing and testing of inventory planning systems.
Ability to perform detailed work in an accurate and organized manner.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public.
Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.
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